The flow field for the Vernier Reaction Control System (VRCS) jets of the Space Shuttle Orbiter has been calculated from the nozzle throat to the far-field region. The calculations involved the use of recently improved rocket engine nozzle/plume codes. The flow field is discussed, and a brief overview of the calculation techniques is presented. In addition, a proposed on-orbit plume measurement experiment, designed to improve future estimations of the Vernier flow field, is addressed.
Flow field description of the Space Shuttle Vernier reaction control system exhaust plumes
1987-06-01
Conference paper
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English
Far-Field Spectral Analysis of a Space Shuttle Vernier Reaction Control System Firing
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